Where Has It Gone.......TIME?

It's been 5 years, 5 months, 29 days, and exactly 16 hours since my last post. So much has happen, we changed so much. Shayden is 14 years old now, Jasmine is 11 years old, Tayevion is 7 years old, and we have our beautiful, adorable heart melting Zuri as an added addition to our family (that's a wonderful story which I'll share in my next post). Daisy is gone now, we love and miss her so much. Zildy gets more and more beautiful with time and I'm starting to feel and show my age..lol. President Barack Obama has severed two terms as President of the United States and this is his last year. We just returned from a very needed trip to Boston to visit Zildy's brother Derick and his family, we spent one full day in New York City, our kids got to ice skate in Central Park, Zildy and I went to the top of the new One World Trade Center. I can't put into words how amazing the view was. It was in the evening, so the Sun had just gone down, we could see the Statue of Liberty all lit up out in the distance, we could New Jersey, Time Square, and more. We could see the stunning and heartbreaking memorials honoring the thousands that died on 9/11. It's where the Twin Towers once stood. It's difficult to speak and not get emotional when you look at it. Overall, it was so wonderful that we get to even experience such a wonderful thing. Zildy just celebrated her 10 year anniversary with JetBlue Airways and it's the only way we've been so fortunate to experience such a great and forever memorable experience. We were very luck to have Papi Otto and Mami Rosario with us in New York City, they were suppose to use Zildy's flight benefits to fly to Dallas to be with Julio for New Years, but the flights sold out, so we got the privilege of being with them in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I love them...we love them!! After savoring that breathtaking view, Zildy and I made a mad dash to get to the Subway to meet back up with Papi, Mami and the kids. We had to rush to the airport to catch another flight to head to Washington D.C., (I know!! Crazy huh?) There we spent one night with Cat's mother, and the other nights we spent with Thomas Judd my friend and mission companion and his beautiful family). That was so fun!!! Judd and I eventually we met up with Ryan Lopez another mission companion. We all served in the Washington D.C. North Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for me, it was the greatest learning experience and the period of my life where I learned the most about life, religion, people, trials, Faith and Jesus Christ. It's been almost 22 years since I walked the streets of North West D.C. it was a good moment, but immediately we were reminded at how crazy things could get as Thomas and his sweet wife started getting verbally attack for being Whites in a Black neighborhood. The woman was intoxicated but still, she let the whole world know what her thoughts and feelings were. That Part.......I don't miss at all. To make a Long Story short, it's been exactly to the hour that we returned home to Salt Lake City, UT from our trip, a VERY NEEDED trip. It's a brand new year and some thing has got to change. Our family has come upon some hard trials in 2015, not too terrible, but still enough to say enough is enough and we need to make a complete and drastic shift or transition. I know it sounds dramatic, but we do. Especially me! This entry marks a new beginning, a good beginning. I feel that I should only write about the good, but I know that it would be the complete truth. We have to experience the bad to appreciate the good, perhaps. I just know right now as I think about my children and future Grandchildren, I want a better and prosperous future for them. I want the to let their beautiful and gifted lights to shine.

We love you Dad!!

I hear that often from the kids and each time I do it fills my heart with so much joy. I just feel so blessed to have each of you in my life. There's not a day that goes by without me thanking Heavenly Father for each of you. Last night Jasmine, You asked me if you could sleep in my bed and I said "Nooooooo!!" and you looked at me, smiled your beautiful little smile and said, "Why Daddy?.....I love you!" and said "Because I love you Daddy!" :-) It was that sweet and tender remark of a soon to be 6 year old that made me feel so blessed to have you love me so much. Last night I also went to tuck you into bed Shayden and as I laid next to you talking to you about important things in life you rolled over faced me and said "Dad! You're the Best dad in the world!" WOW Shayden!! If ever I felt like a champion in my life....it was at that moment. Thank you Son!! I love you to!! You're an amazing brother Shayden You have always been since the first time you held your baby sister in your arms, we could tell that you would always love your sibling and watch over them. Oh and baby Tayvion, Son! You're not old enough yet, but you stick to me like glue....lol You're not even two yet and you're doing amazing things much of it you're learning on your own or by watching your Big Brother and Big Sister, but I am so amazed with how fast you learn new things. Last night you were yelling in your sleep Daddy!! Daddy!! Daddy!! I waited to see if you'd fully wake up, but nope you went back sound to sleep. I love you Son!!! Jasmine I love you!!!! Thank you for being my children!! Thank you Heavenly Father for each of them!!

So far so good. Everything is off to a great start. Shayden woke up bright and early say his personal prayer, read a quote about attitude, read our family scripture that's post with the quotes, made his bed, and exercise for about 15 mins. Jasmine woke up did the same, she's now taking a bath. Tayevion, is just right here on the bed trying to taste everything he can put his mouth on. The sun is shining bright and the morning is beautiful this Spring Monday morning. A huge smile is on my face to compliment it.

Today is a New Day for our family. I've created a book to help start our lives and stir us in the way of the Lord. We have been before, but we have become sloppy in our efforts. Heavenly Father determined and committed individuals and families to do all they can to improve themselves. Our hard work, commitment, and faith will help us grow closer to him and each other, this I know through personal experience. The book is entitled Our 2009 Family Planner. It contains our goals that Mommy and I have worked hard to put together to help each of you now and in years to come. It also contains quotes, stories, and messages from Leaders of our church. Please use it daily as a reminder and reference to help keep us on track with where we want to go in life. I love you so very much! The depth of my love for you is indescribable. We are a very blessed family, I hope that we will always remember that. Zildy.....Baby!! I love you so much!!! I am so happy that you are my wife and eternal companion. You are indeed and Angel that's Heaven sent. I love you!

I Love You!!!

I Love You Dad, I Love You Mom, I Love You Shayden, I Love You Baby, I Love You Daisy!

Everyday for almost 2 years now. Jasmine has shared those beautiful words with each us (including the pets), bringing to our hearts and home the most warm and peaceful feelings of love. We love you too Jazzy!

Thank you Shayden for teaching her this through your example. Yeap! She picked it up from you.

Politics - The Final Debate was Tonight

Politics………Crazy huh. When all is said and done, I hope and pray that we as “Americans” can look at each other irregardless of the color of our skin, political views, financial status, sexual preference, religion, etc, with pure and genuine love. I’m heartbroken that (even though they won’t verbally admit it) people have made this a “RACE” issue. Quiet frankly, in this day and age, it scares the hell out of me. It’s seen in the very ones you love or have grown to love, and in the ones who you would never even imagined it to come from. I pray for our Nation as a whole. If you believe in prayer, I hope that you will pray too. I sincerely and with all my heart am grateful for the privilege of calling you my friend, my brother, my sister, my niece, my nephew, my coworker, my father, and my mother. I hope that in action (and not just in word) that you have felt my love for you. I hope that I have never wronged you in anyway or have said anything derogatory towards you. If I have, PLEASE forgive me. I love each you. Even if we’ve only met a few times, it’s crazy, but I love you too. Will each of you do me a favor? PLEASE!
Simply……………………….SPREAD LOVE!!! In the end, that’s the only thing that will matter anyway, so lets join together and DO IT! Start with love ones, then spread outwards to you neighbors, and then to charities and churches, and just keep working outwards. SPREAD LOVE!!! That’s my vision, dream, and hope for America. It is what I hope my children. It is what I hope for you and yours too. Anyway…..that’s my two cents about the matter.

Working Late

I worked late tonight and didn't get to sing to the kids and tuck them in bed. I was sad and knew that they would be too. So I called them. Zildy said that they were already in bed, but weren't quit asleep yet. It's was 9:20pm and our goal is to have them in bed by 8pm, so I knew I wouldn't have time to have a lengthy chat with them. So, I spoke to each of them and told them how much I love them. Jasmine made me a mayonnaise sandwich for lunch today and was proud that she did it all by herself and didn't spill. I thanked her sooooooooooo much for doing such a sweet thing. Shayden said he had been coughing. So I told him that I would give him a blessing when I got home. I reminded him that if when I gave him a blessing he in the morning felt better, that he would remember to thank Heavenly Father like in the story about the 10 men that were healed by Jesus. He said, "I will Dad"

Zildy made me feel so loved tonight. She mentioned several time how much she loved me and how muched she missed me today. How blessed I am to have such an amazing wife, friend, and eternal companion.

Sorry this is a short one today. Gotta get some sleep.